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P.F. CHANG’S EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE WITH NEW KHAR OUTLET: THIRD LOCATION IN INDIA, OPENS IN MUMBAI
MUMBAI, INDIA /PRNewswire/ — P.F. Chang’s, a global pioneer in elevated Pan-Asian cuisine, is delighted to announce its continued expansion into India, with the upcoming launch of its second dine-in location in Khar, Mumbai, third in India in 2024. This iconic location in the heart of Mumbai marks the commencement of another exciting culinary journey as P.F. Chang’s brings its world-renowned heritage, cravable flavors, and creative philosophies to the well-traveled Indian’s love for authentic Pan-Asian cuisine.
Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, is proud to expand its partnership with P.F. Chang’s, across India. This exciting collaboration is set to introduce a unique dining experience that perfectly aligns with GIPL’s commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.
P.F. Chang’s heritage lies in the tale of a brand that has spent three remarkable decades celebrating life, family, and the art of savoring exceptional food; spanning over 20 countries with more than 300 restaurants worldwide. “We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of P.F. Chang’s in Khar West, Mumbai, and the third in India. Our relationship with GIPL continues to prosper and strengthen. The remarkable planned growth our partner is methodically executing only demonstrates their dedication to the plan we have put in place. We are equally committed to supporting their future expansions. Together, we aim to build on this momentum and bring more exciting experiences to our P.F. Chang’s family and valued customers in India,” said Rafik Farouk, Sr. Director – Global Brand Development at P.F. Chang’s
“We are thrilled to bring P.F. Chang’s to Khar, marking an exciting chapter in our journey to becoming a world-renowned destination for Asian cuisine. P.F. Chang’s is celebrated for its bold flavors, thanks to our unique cooking techniques. Unlike many Asian restaurants in India, we use a specialized wok technique, perfected over 2,000 years, that achieves 700°F. This ensures our dishes retain their nutritional value while intensifying the flavors. We look forward to becoming an integral part of the Khar community, sharing our passion for exceptional Asian cuisine,” said Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman & Director, Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd. It’s a tradition upheld with honor, living up to the “Always served with honor” food philosophy. Guests will delight in their culinary journey with trademark dishes such as the Original Dynamite Shrimp, Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice, Lo Mein, Orange Chicken & Mongolian Tenderloin.
P.F. Chang’s commitment to quality is evident as dishes are proudly served completely MSG- free, setting a high standard in the restaurant industry. Understanding the diversity of dietary preferences in India, P.F. Chang’s has curated a menu that caters to everyone. In the quest to delight Indian palates, P.F. Chang’s has introduced innovative dishes tailored to suit local tastes. In addition to a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, a special Jain menu is also offered.
However, excellence isn’t limited to food alone. Just as dishes are crafted with purposeful recipes and traditional techniques, the same is extended for the level of Artistry behind the Bar. Signature cocktails such as the Rising Dragon and Japanese Old Fashioned or mocktail.
Refreshers like the Chang’s Coconut Cooler and Samurai Fizz are designed to honor the diverse cultures and flavors that inspire, using premium ingredients, innovative presentation, and tableside theater to elevate the entire dining experience.
When you step into P.F. Chang’s, you’re not just entering a restaurant; you’re immersing yourself in a world of distinctiveness. Designed by Zebra Projects, a global design and architecture firm headquartered in London, the restaurant in Mumbai showcases the unique design elements that are synonymous with P.F. Chang’s worldwide. With a generous seating capacity of 140, comprising 110 indoor seats along with a private dining room and an additional 30 in the outdoor seating, provides an inviting ambiance that sets the stage for unforgettable dining moments.
An integral part of P.F. Chang’s identity is its iconic murals, each depicting unique Chinese tales. The Khar location features a neoclassical façade that leads into an elegant double-height interior with ornate balconies, high-arched windows, and a striking helical staircase. This architecture blends Chinese heritage with Bollywood glamour, creating a luxurious atmosphere that reflects Mumbai’s art-deco legacy. Guests are welcomed into a lush environment, highlighted by pink cherry blossom art and vibrant red, black, and gold murals framed by intricate brass screens. Key design elements include stunning murals, sculptural features, and subtle calligraphy on the ceiling, enhancing the authentic Asian dining experience.
Each visit promises a unique experience, with various enchanting spaces to explore: the al-fresco area, the main restaurant, a private dining room, and a mezzanine bar. Each setting offers a distinct ambiance, inviting guests to return and savor the diverse experiences that P.F. Chang’s has to offer.
Ajay Singhal, COO & Director of Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., highlighted “Opening of the third P.F. Chang’s restaurant in Khar, Mumbai, is a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy within India. Achieving this within six months of our flagship launch in Lower Parel, Mumbai and subsequent opening in CyberHub, Gurgaon, P.F. Chang’s in Khar, Mumbai, marks our commitment to introducing the distinguished P.F. Chang’s dining experience to a growing audience. Khar becomes our second location in Mumbai and the third in the country, following the successful launch of our first in Lower Parel, Mumbai, and our second in CyberHub, Gurgaon. Our strategy focuses not only on enhancing the dining landscape but also on capitalizing on the emerging Casual Dining-Restaurant (CD-R) segment, where we foresee substantial opportunities for innovation and market leadership. With plans advancing for our fourth restaurant in Mall of India, Noida, set to open in the coming months, we remain dedicated to expanding our presence across the country.”
Embarking on an exhilarating journey in Mumbai, P.F. Chang’s sets its sights on expanding its footprint further in Mumbai and Delhi. Foresight extends beyond immediate horizons, with a long-term vision to establish multiple P.F. Chang’s restaurants across India over the next decade. Crafted as a versatile dining experience, P.F. Chang’s is thoughtfully designed to serve as a lunch and dinner venue, ensuring patrons can savor culinary delights at their convenience.
About GIPL:
Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd (GIPL), a part of the Bharti Family office, was founded in 2012 with a clear mission to redefine India’s casual dining landscape. GIPL has earned a reputation for introducing the best of international restaurant brands to the country, setting new standards in terms of brand distinction, talent excellence, real estate expertise, and compliance.
GIPL’s current portfolio includes a carefully curated selection of prestigious international brands, such as PizzaExpress, Chili’s, and Ministry of Crab, all of which have been embraced by the discerning Indian palate. With 26 distinctively designed restaurants across key Indian cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
GIPL has become a symbol of professional management, recognized for its culinary innovations and world-class dining experiences within the Indian hospitality industry.
GIPL’s expertise spans across various aspects of restaurant operations, marketing, customer engagement, business management, and strategic alliances. With a deep commitment to quality and innovation, GIPL has earned its place as a true leader in the field.
About P.F. Chang’s:
P.F. Chang’s, founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, is an internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand that celebrates the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking. With roots in Chinese cuisine, the P.F. Chang’s menu spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each dish offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail, a wok-fired lunch bowl, or a celebratory multi-course dinner. P.F. Chang’s operates more than 300 restaurants in over 20 countries, including the United States, and continues to expand its footprint globally. For more P.F.Chang’s news, visit pfchangs.in and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangsindia.
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What: P.F. Chang’s, Khar, Mumbai
Where: 442, 14th Rd, Khar, Khar West, Mumbai, 400052
Timings: 12 pm to 1:30 am
Contact Number: +918655780221 or +918655780220
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Blue Apron just picked up a new win in the prepared-meals space.
Consumer365 has recognized Blue Apron as the Best Prepared Meal Delivery Service (2026), pointing to the company’s chef-curated recipes and its growing lineup of ready-to-eat meals built for busy, time-constrained households. The recognition reflects growing consumer demand for convenient food options that reduce cooking time without sacrificing quality, structure, or variety.
Why prepared meals keep winning right now
The press release frames prepared meal delivery as a practical middle ground between cooking from scratch and defaulting to fast food or repetitive takeout.
Consumer365 notes the appeal comes down to a few clear benefits:
- Less time spent cooking (and less cleanup)
- Predictable portions and easier meal planning
- Reduced food waste, since you’re not buying full-size ingredients you may not use
- Flexibility for solo diners or households with irregular schedules
Prepared meals are especially useful during the workweek, when the friction of cooking can push people toward faster—but not always better—options.
What Consumer365 highlighted about Blue Apron
Consumer365’s recognition focuses on how Blue Apron has expanded beyond meal kits while keeping a consistent culinary identity.
Chef-curated structure across product lines
A key point: prepared meals under Dish by Blue Apron are developed by the same in-house culinary team behind Blue Apron’s meal kits. Consumer365 says that continuity helps maintain consistency in flavor development, portioning, and ingredient selection across different formats.
Refrigerated (not frozen) and fast to heat
Dish by Blue Apron meals arrive fully cooked and refrigerated (not frozen). Each meal is packaged as a single serving and designed to reheat in either a microwave or conventional oven.
Most dishes are ready in five to ten minutes, making them a solid option for lunches, quick dinners, or nights when cooking time is limited.
Rotating menus and nutrition standards
Consumer365 also points to weekly rotating menus that span a range of styles, including seafood-based dishes, vegetable-forward meals,
About Blue Apron
Blue Apron launched in 2012 and says it has delivered more than 600 million meals nationwide. The company describes itself as a flexible mealtime brand with a weekly rotating menu of 100+ meals, including pre-made options and meal kits. Blue Apron is also part of Wonder.
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The full review is available at Consumer365.org.
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Sweet Coffee Cake with a Crunch
This content features a recipe for Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake, characterized by its mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Served warm with ice cream or powdered sugar, it combines oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, and cream cheese. Additional resources for recipes and food-related content are available on Culinary.net and STM Daily News.
Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) You can delight nearly any guest with this cake that delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Serve it warm with a side of ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
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Watch video to see how to make this delicious recipe!
Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake
Recipe adapted from Wilton.
Nonstick cooking spray
Topping:
- 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
Cake:
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To make topping: In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
- Using pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until blended.
- To make cake: In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and sugar. Beat mixture until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until smooth.
- Combine flour mixture with cream cheese mixture. Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle topping over batter.
- Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or dust with powdered sugar.
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Borden® Cheese Wants to Crown “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese” — and Every Vote Could Win Free Cheese for a Year
Grilled cheese is one of those rare foods that feels universal: it’s quick, comforting, kid-friendly, and endlessly customizable. You can argue bread (sourdough vs. white), spreads (butter vs. mayo), and fillings (tomato? bacon? pickles?), but there’s one truth most grilled-cheese fans agree on: the cheese is what makes the sandwich.
That’s the idea behind Borden® Cheese’s newest national campaign — a nationwide search to crown “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese.” And yes, there’s a delicious incentive: every vote is also an entry for a chance to win free Borden Cheese for a year (plus kitchen supplies to keep the melt-magic going).
How the “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese” vote works
From now through March 24, 2026, fans can head to WinFreeBordenCheese.com to vote for one of four grilled cheese contenders.
Here’s the fun part: each vote doubles as a sweepstakes entry for the grand prize — a full year’s supply of Borden Cheese and kitchen supplies.
Borden is also offering 100 instant-win swag packs, which include Borden coupons and branded merch designed to “level up” your sandwich game.
This campaign is also the kickoff to a bigger series of sandwich celebrations leading up to National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12, 2026.
Meet the contenders: four very different takes on grilled cheese
Borden isn’t just putting one “standard” grilled cheese up against another. The four options are meant to represent a range — from classic comfort to trend-driven flavor combos.
1) The Classic
The timeless, ooey-gooey grilled cheese built with Borden American and Extra Sharp Melts on buttery white bread.
If you’re a purist, this is the lane.
2) The Spicy Big Dill
Pickles are having a moment in 2026, and this sandwich leans all the way in: Borden American Singlesand Provolone Slices paired with hot and spicy dill pickles, whipped cream cheese, and ranch seasoning.
It’s tangy, spicy, creamy, crunchy — and built for trend-watchers.
3) The Crispy Onion & BBQ
A savory, texture-forward option featuring Borden Swiss Slices, crispy fried onion strings, and a tangy BBQ sauce kick.
If you like your grilled cheese with a little “cookout energy,” this one’s calling.
4) The Mad Scientist
This is the wildcard: a grilled cheese where the bread is replaced with cheesy waffles, filled with “cheese upon cheese.”
It’s playful, over-the-top, and basically designed for anyone who believes moderation is overrated.
The bigger tease: “Borden’s Grilled Cheese of the Year”
While the public vote will determine “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese,” Borden is also building anticipation for something else: its first-ever “Grilled Cheese of the Year.”
The brand says the final recipe will be informed by culinary trends, consumer cravings, and — of course — cheese, but the details are still under wraps. The reveal is expected as part of the lead-up to National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12).
In other words: the vote is the appetizer.
Why Borden is leaning into grilled cheese right now
Borden® Cheese has long positioned itself as a family-friendly staple — made with real milk and owned by American dairy farm families. With more than 25 distinct flavors and types, the brand is using this campaign to remind shoppers that grilled cheese isn’t just a childhood throwback; it’s a flexible, modern comfort food that can move with trends.
As Jenny Mehlman, Senior Director of Marketing, Cheese, Taste & Flavors at Dairy Farmers of America, put it: Borden is kicking off National Grilled Cheese Day early with a national call to help name “America’s Favorite,” and continuing the celebration by declaring its first-ever “Grilled Cheese of the Year.”
Want in? Here’s where to vote
If you want to weigh in (and potentially score a year of free cheese), you can vote now through March 24, 2026 at:
Whether you’re Team Classic, Team Pickle, Team BBQ, or Team Mad Scientist, this is one of those low-effort, high-reward food votes that’s actually fun.
Quick takeaway
Borden® Cheese is officially turning grilled cheese season into an event — with a national vote, instant-win swag, and a grand prize that’s basically a dairy lover’s dream.
Now the only real question is: which contender are you voting for?
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